ON THE HILL
March 7, 2025
#TopperUP
Principal - Mr. Adam Tomco (8th Grade/Seniors) EMAIL
Asst. Principal - Mrs. Christina Sherwood (Fresh-Juniors M-Z) EMAIL
Asst. Principal - Mr. Edward Yeomans (Fresh-Juniors A-L) EMAIL
Athletic Director - Mr. Doug Snyder EMAIL
Mr. Douglas Higham (Athletics) EMAIL
Secretary - Mrs. Jenifer Goodwin EMAIL
ATTENDANCE LINE: 440.285.4052
Website: www.chardonschools.org
Address: 151 Chardon Avenue
Main Office Phone Number: 440.285.4057
MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL
CHS Community,
The third quarter of the 2024-2025 school year has officially come to a close. It's truly hard to believe we are now entering the final nine weeks of the school year. Please note that third-quarter grades will be finalized and available on March 11th.
Please take a moment to have a conversation with your student(s) about the courses they are considering for next year. Several conversations with teachers and guidance counselors have taken place to ensure students choose the right courses for their graduation path. Course changes will be limited for the 2025-26 school year.
To support our students in putting forth their best effort on Tuesday's testing and scheduling day, we are designating Monday, March 10th as a NO HOMEWORK NIGHT. We encourage students to use this time to relax, get a good night's sleep, and prepare for the busy day ahead.
Testing (March 11th):
- 8th/9th Grade: PSAT
- 10th/11th Grade: ACT
- 10th & 11th grade students will complete/update their My ACT account set-up and other pre-administration activities in their English classes. If your student does not have English at CHS, they can pick up their instruction booklet in the Counseling Office. HERE is a video that is helpful when setting up or updating your ACT account.
- 12th Grade: Career Day (Assignments in Google Classroom)
- BRING NOTHING (no drinks, coffee, food) to school except your CHROMEBOOK(w/charger), CALCULATOR, WRITING UTENSIL and SCHEDULING SHEET.
- Charge your Chromebook!
- Get a good night's sleep.
- Eat breakfast! (Normal school breakfast will be served)
- Upon arrival, report to your first-period class for attendance.
- If you do not have a first-period class, sign in at the main office, and you will be directed to your testing location.
- Punctuality is crucial, TESTING WILL BEGIN AT 7:35 FOR ALL STUDENTS. Late arrivals will impact your ability to complete/take the assessment.
Student Scheduling (March 11th):
- After testing, students will schedule for 2025-26.
- 9th-11th: 6 classes recommended; 12th: minimum 5.
- If a student disagrees with a teacher's recommendation, they should complete a Course Recommendation Override form, which must be signed by both the teacher and a parent/guardian.
- All testing and scheduling should be completed by 11:30 AM.
- Please be patient with pick-up, as there will likely be a high volume of cars.
- Students staying for the full day will be served lunch, and district transportation will be provided at the end of the school day.
ALL students will input their 25-26 course requests into Infinite Campus. Students need to ensure that they know their Student Infinite Campus portal log in. Contact Mrs. Giddings for Infinite Campus assistance.
Building Schedule Week of March 3
Normal week, with the exception of testing on TUESDAY.
Enjoy your weekend.
Mr. Tomco
Senior sunset and movie night updated to May 9th.
PROM - JUNIOR/SENIOR
Get ready to be Tangled up in a magical evening! Chardon High School's 2025 Prom is just around the corner!
Date: Saturday, May 10th
Location: LaVera Party Center
Tickets: $80/person
Time: 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Theme: Tangled
We are excited to announce that this year's prom will be a Junior/Senior Prom! Please note that due to venue capacity limitations this year only, we are limited to 390 tickets. For future proms, we have secured a larger space to comfortably accommodate both junior and senior classes.
Ticket Information:
Tickets will be available for purchase through Hometown Ticketing. The link will be shared at a later date.
- Senior Ticket Sales: Begin April 4th at 6:00 AM
- Junior Ticket Sales: Begin April 18th at 6:00 AM (remaining tickets)
- TICKET SALES WILL END MAY 2nd
Seniors will have the first opportunity to purchase tickets for themselves and their date, regardless of whether their date is a junior.
Seating:
When purchasing your tickets, you will also select your assigned seats. Please coordinate with your friends which table you would like to sit at, as the seating chart will be strictly followed. There are 43 tables available, each seating 6-10 students.
More information regarding the ticketing link and other prom details will be shared soon. Stay tuned!
CHS AFTER PROM & PTO
Join us for our next meeting on Tuesday, March 18 at 7:00 pm in the CHS media center to learn how you can help with:
- Our big After Prom event (May 10)
- Staff Appreciation Week (May 5 - 9)
- Filling committee chairs positions for the 2025-26 school year
(If the main doors are not open, use door #22 at the east side of the building.)
We still have some key planning committee spots open for the May 10 After Prom: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0544ABA728A0F49-53881082-after#/
Looking ahead, next year will be a transition year for Chardon After Prom & PTO with some long-standing members moving on with their graduating seniors. We are looking for 25-26 co-chairs willing to learn the ropes and continue the work of our organization in upcoming years, including:
- After Prom & PTO, Co-President
- Two Fall Concession Co-Chairs
- JV Football Chair (Saturday morning games)
- Freshman Football Chair (Thursday 4:30 games)
- Winter Concessions Co-Chair
- An After Prom Event Co-Chair (An upcoming Junior parent, Class of 2027)
Learn more about After Prom & PTO at https://sites.google.com/view/chardonafterprom. Questions? Contact Michelle Fisher at chardonafterprom@gmail.com or 216-401-8943. Hope to see you at our meeting on March 18!
PROTECT GEAUGA PARKS SCHOLARSHIP
The Protect Geauga Parks scholarship application is due March 16.
CLSD PARENT STUDENT HANDBOOK
Please click the banner below to review the updated and recently Board of Education-approved CLSD Parent-Student Handbook. This handbook is published annually to help ensure a safe and productive learning environment for students, staff, parents, and visitors. It outlines students' rights, responsibilities, and the consequences for misbehavior. Included in the district handbook is an addendum specific to Chardon High School. If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact the school administration.
DRAMA
Join Chardon High School’s Drama Program and dive into a world of magic, music, and adventure with Disney's The Little Mermaid! Follow the journey of Ariel, a young mermaid princess, with dreams of life beyond the sea as she strikes a dangerous bargain with the sea witch, Ursula, for the chance to be part of our world.
This whimsical and heartwarming production features unforgettable songs, colorful costumes, and an exciting story that will captivate audiences of all ages.
Show Dates and Times:
March 13th, 14th, and 15th at 7:00 p.m.
March 16th at 2:00 PM
at Park Auditorium (111 Goodrich Ct.)
Show Ticket Sales
- Online Ticket Sales - begin Friday, February 28th
- In-Person Ticket Sales (in the Park Auditorium Lobby)
- Week of 3/3 - 3/7: Monday - Thursday 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
- Week of 3/10 - 3/14: Tuesday - Wednesday 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Ticket Prices
- Adults -- $15.00 (+ processing fee if purchased online)
- Students / Seniors -- $10.00 (+ processing fee if purchased online)
* In-person tickets are also available at the door beginning 30 minutes prior to each show.
New This Year - Seat Cushions
- Chardon Hilltopper Seat Cushions will be available for purchase before each show.
- Cost - $15
- Cash or Online Card Purchase accepted
CHS SCHOOL COUNSELING DEPARTMENT
CCP Night Presentation Updates
For any students in grades 7-12 interested in taking CCP courses for the 25-26 school year:
Registration Steps for First-time CCP Applicants
- Attend/Watch the CCP Informational Session and complete the attendance form (QR code)
- Complete CCP Intent to Participate Google Form by April 1, 2025
- Apply online at lakelandcc.edu/apply (or college of your choice)
- Complete the CCP Permission Slip and send/email to college
- Request CHS transcript from Mrs. Giddings
- Send ACT scores or schedule Accuplacer, if applicable
- Check your personal email for your acceptance confirmation
- Once accepted, complete CCP Online Orientation
- Meet with college advisor (new CCP student only) to schedule classes
- Meet with Office of Accessibility (if applicable) for students on 504 or IEP plans
- Register for your CCP courses by May 1, 2025.
**All returning CCP students must also complete their Course Registration forms by May 1, 2025.
Class REMIND code
As spring approaches, many important reminders go out to students and parents that pertain to the end of the year and in preparation for the next year. We strongly encourage students to join their class's REMIND, but also encourage parents to join as well so that you don't miss any important updates. Please see the appropriate codes below:
Class of 2025 - via app (chs-25) / via text (@chs-25 to 81010)
Class of 2026 - via app (chs-26) / via text (@chs-26) to 81010
Class of 2027 - via app (chs-27) / via text (@chs-27 to 81010)
Class of 2028 - via app (chs-28) / via text (@chs-28 to 81010)
Class of 2029 - via app (chs-29) / via text (@chs-29 to 81010)
Important Dates
March 7: End of the 3rd Quarter, OMEA Choir Event, ACADEC State Championship
March 10: NO HOMEWORK NIGHT
March 11: ACT and PSAT Testing, Student Scheduling
March 13, 14, 15, 16: Spring Musical
March 16: Meet the Toppers, Spring Sports
March 18: After Prom Meeting
March 24-March 28: SPRING BREAK
April 04: Club Photo Day
April 15/16: ELA EOC Testing (2 days)
April 22: Science EOC
April 24: Social Studies EOC
April 30: Math EOC Testing